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EK56 CSZ

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 CSZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 151,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,355 miles

Close to exhaust emissions limits

Engine undertray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off at time of test.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle smells of diesel fuel, no leaks detected at time of test.

Fail 10 Jun 2022 149,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Close to exhaust emissions limits

Engine undertray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off at time of test.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle smells of diesel fuel, no leaks detected at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald inner edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 142,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald inner edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 135,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 128,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 128,215 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,749 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear silencer deteriorating

under tray & engine cover fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,686 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,062 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2010 40,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,358 miles

Both Rear Seats Folded Down - Belts Not Tested

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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EK56 CSZ is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 78,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK56 CSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK56 CSZ registered?

EK56 CSZ is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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